PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Negra Modelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Simms
vs
Modelo

180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Simms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Negra Modelo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simms fails with the takedown.
Simms fails to land the takedown.

Modelo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Modelo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Simms defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Modelo.
A nice elbow there by Modelo.

Modelo working for a guillotine from mount but Simms is in no mood to give up.

Modelo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simms has worked his arm free - good work by Simms!
Modelo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Simms!
Modelo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Modelo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Simms is now in Modelo's guard. A big mistake from Modelo there, giving up the dominant position!
Simms trying to control but Modelo is working from the bottom.
Simms preventing the sweep.
Modelo looks gassed!
Simms slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simms trying to control but Modelo is working from the bottom.

Modelo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simms can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Modelo has an active guard here but Simms has managed to pass into half guard.

Simms seems to be working for a kimura but Modelo defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simms seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Modelo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Modelo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Modelo actively working from the bottom here.

Simms is looking for a kimura here.
Modelo is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Modelo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simms pinned against the cage. Simms gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simms gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Modelo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Simms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Modelo.

It looks like Bryan Simms has been cut.
Modelo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Modelo lands a nice elbow.
Simms blocks an elbow strike from Modelo.
Nice elbow from Modelo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Modelo throws an elbow but misses.
Simms takes an elbow to the temple.
Modelo throws an elbow but it misses.
Modelo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Modelo lands an elbow inside that Simms shrugs off.
Modelo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Modelo lands an elbow inside.
Modelo lands an elbow inside that Simms shrugs off.
Modelo lands a nice elbow.
Simms tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simms takes an elbow to the forehead.
Modelo lands an elbow that stopped Simms in his tracks for a moment.
Modelo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Modelo lands an elbow just above Simms 's eye.
Simms takes an elbow to the forehead.
Modelo lands a damaging elbow.
Modelo lands an elbow just above Simms 's eye.
Simms tries to pull guard but Modelo won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modelo throws an elbow that misses.
Simms blocks an elbow strike.
Simms tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Modelo.
Modelo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Modelo throws an elbow but misses.
Modelo lands an elbow inside that Simms shrugs off.
Simms tries to pull guard but Modelo holds him up against the cage and eventually Simms drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Modelo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Simms's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Modelo.
Simms is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Modelo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Modelo stops a takedown attempt from Simms.
Simms fails to pull guard.
Modelo lands a damaging elbow.
Modelo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simms looking for a takedown.
Modelo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simms jumps guard but Modelo stands there with Simms around his waist. Simms gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simms takes an elbow to the forehead.
Modelo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Modelo throws an elbow but misses.
Simms blocks an elbow strike from Modelo.
Modelo throws an elbow but it misses.
Modelo misses with an elbow over the top.
Modelo pushes off an throws an elbow but Simms leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Simms tries to pull guard but Modelo won't allow it.
Modelo pushes off an throws an elbow but Simms leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Modelo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Negra Modelo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Simms's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Simms misses with a takedown

and Modelo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simms's guard now.
Modelo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simms is keeping the position for now.
Modelo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Modelo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Modelo pushing down on Simms's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simms wants to improve his position but Modelo is controlling well.
Simms wants to control but Modelo is keeping busy.
Modelo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Modelo wants to pass to mount but Simms is defending the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simms has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Modelo is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simms misses with a takedown

and Modelo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Modelo passes to full mount!

Modelo wants to finish this one by submission but Simms is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Modelo.
Simms is working to get back to half guard.
Simms tries to lock up and control but Modelo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simms tries to reverse the position but Modelo maintains control.
Simms tries to hold on but Modelo pushes him away.
Modelo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Simms is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simms tries to hold on but Modelo postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simms is bucking up trying to escape but Modelo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Modelo with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Modelo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simms has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simms!

Modelo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Modelo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Modelo is looking to sweep but instead, Simms has passed into half guard.
Simms is keen to just control but Modelo is a slippery customer.
Simms is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Modelo!
Negra Modelo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms wants to control the pace but Modelo is squirming around nicely.
Simms prevents Modelo from getting the reversal.
Modelo regains half guard.
Simms slows the pace down in half guard.
Modelo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Modelo looking for submissions off his back.
Modelo is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Modelo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simms's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simms's back!
Modelo connects with a big shot to the side of Simms's head.

Modelo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Simms has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Modelo avoiding Simms 's attempts to control his hands.
Modelo lands strikes to the head.

Simms is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Simms covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Simms is having to fend off submission attempts from Modelo, who is looking to sink in the choke. Modelo doesn't have the hooks in though and Simms manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Negra Modelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryan Simms's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Simms fails with the takedown

and Modelo counters with a single leg into guard. Simms didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Modelo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simms is trying to control the position but Modelo postures up.

Simms looking for a guillotine here but Modelo defends easily.
Simms trying to keep a closed guard but Modelo is proving a slippery customer.
Modelo preventing the sweep.

Simms is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Modelo looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simms looking to control.
Modelo chips away with some ground and pound.
Simms has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simms controls Modelo momentarily but Modelo frees himself.
Modelo cracks Simms with a solid left hand.
Modelo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Modelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Simms is retaining full guard.

Modelo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simms looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simms looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simms!
Modelo gets back to half guard.
Modelo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simms's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simms's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Modelo looking for the RNC.

Modelo looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Simms is controlling Modelo 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Modelo keeping moving, preventing Simms from controlling successfully.
Modelo wants to sweep here but Simms controlling him for the moment.

Modelo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simms is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modelo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Modelo looking for a guillotine here but Simms defends easily.

Modelo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simms doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simms manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Modelo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Simms passes into half guard.
Simms passes to side control.
Modelo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Simms presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modelo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Simms is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Modelo is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Simms!